Chikahoki Falls

Passaic County, New Jersey

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Passaic County, New Jersey
Access status: Marked state forest loop; side view from the trail
The walk: 7.6-mile loop; the falls are 3.7 miles into the loop
Ground & access: Rugged and rocky with several climbs, a steep eroded gully and slab scrambling near High Point. Wet brook crossings start early. Trails can be wet after rain.

njHiking.com: Norvin Green, Wyanokie High Point, Chikahoki Falls, Otter Hole

Chikahoki Falls is a waterfall on Posts Brook in Norvin Green State Forest. From the Snake Den Road lot, follow PURPLE/BLACK along the road, then PURPLE (High Point Loop) over Wyanokie High Point. At 2.0 miles turn right on WHITE (Lower), then at 3.4 miles continue ahead on RED (Wyanokie Circle Loop). The trail gives a side view of the falls at 3.7 miles. A front view needs a rock hop that is only safe at low water. The loop continues on RED past Otter Hole and returns on GREEN (Den).

Plan your visit

Snake Den Road lot in Norvin Green State Forest, PURPLE/BLACK, PURPLE, WHITE and RED trails to Chikahoki Falls, as part of the Wyanokie High Point loop

njHiking gives 7.6 miles for the full loop and reaches Chikahoki Falls at mile 3.7. The loop continues past Otter Hole and returns to the same lot.

Rugged and rocky with several climbs, a steep eroded gully and slab scrambling near High Point. Wet brook crossings start early. Trails can be wet after rain.

Where to start

Dirt lot on the right side of Snake Den Road, 139 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, past the New Weis Center sign. Parking is allowed from 9 am to dusk. No restrooms at the lot.

Timing & water

Best after heavy rain. The southern section of the forest was reblazed in fall 2025, so older maps and photos show different blaze colors and trail names.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Passaic County, New Jersey.

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